Be Kind to the Be-Hind aka #saddlechat

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Sqlab seat going back. One of the rails is creaking after 50 miles. What garbage.

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for anyone looking for a Berthoud saddle, I posted a link in the deals thread for a french shop that is over 100USD cheaper than runny arse, after shipping.

here: https://www.xxcycle.com/php/boutique/page.php?nom=RAYON&from=moteurDeRecherche&optionRecherche=&onlySearch=auMieux&catSearch=&marqueSearch=&txtSearch=berthoud+saddle

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Wonder if it’s the elastomer making noise.

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maybe

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Got any silicone (spray) lube? If it’s the elastomer, then a quick shot of silicone should quiet things down.

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Ah this one doesnt have an elastomer

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Maybe grease the rails/clamp?

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Did 30 miles on a low mileage B17 two nights ago (in non-bikey shorts). The butt was tender, but surprisingly not bad.

Did 25 miles on a Romin Evo last night (also in non-bikey shorts). There was a much more pronounced divot under the right sit bone compared to the left. It felt as though I was sitting a little harder on that side during the ride. Right butt side is a little more tender this morning than the left. Guess I need to start figuring out this imbalance.

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Right leg shorter than left? Usually the compromise is slightly dropping the seat to balance left and right

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Cleat shims.

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Sorry to hear it. That kind of discomfort is always a bummer. Perhaps what you’re feeling is caused by either a leg length discrepancy or pelvic asymmetry? I have had a similar issue which was solved by using a combination of footbeds and a shim.

Here’s a link that might be of interest - https://www.stevehoggbikefitting.com/bikefit/2011/04/the-right-side-bias/

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Omg this is the first time I’ve ever heard of clear shims! Amazing I’m going to try as my right leg is slightly longer

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You may also want to visit your friendly local chiropractor. My legs are the same length but my body wishes they weren’t, so sometimes I have to go in and get them fixed

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There isn’t anything that’s made me think I have a leg length discrepancy, and pretty sure I always set my saddle height using my right leg, so :man_shrugging:. I have raised all my saddles within the last year, and really haven’t done a lot of riding since then (until recently). Maybe it’s best I reevaluate that. Not sure if I’ve ever paid attention to see if I’m sitting centered on the saddle either.

@Alan thanks for the link.

I have noticed that I tend to lean to one side in my chair at work. Maybe I should pay attention to that too.

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do you keep your wallet in your rear pocket?

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Nope, moved to front pocket mini wallet a few years ago.

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Anyone tried this saddle?

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cutout SLRs are really comfy so I could see that being great

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Happy to report that my butt seems to get along with the s/m Ergon sm-PRO

I was a little wary since it is apparently only 138mm wide, but it might be more comfy to me than the wider smc4 I bought earlier this year.

Ymmv but worth a shot FYI atmo etc

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